Budget dinner recipes

Put in a little effort the night before and you can have a velvety soup ready as a starter for a special dinner with guests. This recipe serves six generously

Marinate chicken in yogurt, spices and lemon zest, then grill to make these flavourful chicken skewers. Serve in flatbreads with salad and cucumber yogurt

A midweek budget supper of roast chicken wings with homemade chips and Cajun spices

Everyone will love this creamy fish curry, cooled down with coconut and sweetcorn. It's budget-friendly too

Put mushroom soup to clever use in this Scandinavian-style beef meatball dish with dill sauce

This lunchbox or picnic-friendly dish takes an Italian-style thick omelette and adds some Indian spice, along with potatoes, peas and coriander

Replace the usual rice with filling, storecupboard barley. Spicy Spanish sausage provides a rich flavour and vibrant colour

A Japanese-inspired teriyaki udon broth with chestnut mushrooms and spinach. A nourishing and light supper

These storecupboard chipotle patties are not only thrifty, they count as four of your 5-a-day allowance of fruit and vegetables.

This thrifty and comforting pasta bake for two is made with a punchy garlic and chilli spiked tomato sauce, then topped with mozzarella

This vegetarian salad with creamy dill dressing and crunchy hazelnuts makes a great lunch, or light main course

Enjoy a comforting bowl of gnocchi with parmesan and black pepper. It's simple but utterly delicious – and the best part is, it only takes seven minutes to make

A tasty pork one-pot full of fruity flavours. Try getting creative with your leftovers and replace the pork with turkey or ham

This a good source of vitamin C and packed full of veg. Take some to work

Whip up an easy vegan salad, with beans, radish, pickled cabbage and couscous. Bursting with flavour, it makes a satisfying dinner or lunch on the go

Go green with our kale pesto and chicken gnocchi, full of nutritious ingredients. A balanced, easy dish, it's ideal for busy days and takes just 20 minutes

Whip up a classic egg and chips with smoky beans for an easy dinner or weekend brunch. This version is healthy, high in fibre and low-calorie too

Cook this low-calorie potato curry for a budget-friendly midweek family meal. Serve warm bowlfuls with rotis and yogurt on the side

Warm up on chilly nights with this comforting risotto. It's a budget-friendly choice for feeding the family on busy weeknights

This giant sausage roll and spicy homemade baked beans are easy to make and perfect for sharing - great for students on a budget

Whip up this budget-friendly, creamy fish soup and easy garlic loaf using smoked mackerel and a few store cupboard ingredients

A traditional storecupboard supper of fried potatoes with thrifty corned beef. Serve with baked beans for a simple lunch or supper.

Rustle up this miso, mushroom and tofu noodle soup with just six simple ingredients. Healthy and low in calories, it makes a tasty light lunch or supper

Combine the classic flavours of chicken and chorizo with kale and rice for a substantial yet speedy dinner, taking less than 20 minutes to make